Vinted Shoppers Share Frustration About Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.
Digital Channels Response
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.
They have suggested members to check their listings and manually change the size when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Changes
Before the change, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: previously, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options after backlash from users.
